Tom grew up in Dalton, the ninth child of Dr. George L. and Maud Hayes Broaddrick. He attended the University of Georgia, earning a degree in chemistry and zoology after military service in the U.S. Navy at the close of World War II. He enjoyed a career spanning over 30 years with DuPont in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Kinston, N.C. Among his interests were fishing, golf, woodworking and crafts.

He is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Sally Squires Broaddrick; a son, Christopher Allen Broaddrick (Cynthia) of Black Mountain, N.C.; a daughter, Ellen Broaddrick Gould (Walter) of Oxford, N.C.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Beck Funeral Home. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:30 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Clayton Coffee Club, which Tom faithfully served for many years.